

The Hard Truth - Inside the Football Industry with Darragh MacAnthony
Darragh MacAnthony
Having bought a professional football club Peterborough United aged 29 and been in the game for nearly 15 years Darragh shares his opinions on all things football as well as business discussion in this weekly podcast.
Brutally honest, direct opinion and insight of what happens behind the scenes, not in the public eye in the frantically busy and ever-changing world of football.
Hence the name of the podcast being “The Hard Truth”
Brutally honest, direct opinion and insight of what happens behind the scenes, not in the public eye in the frantically busy and ever-changing world of football.
Hence the name of the podcast being “The Hard Truth”
Episodes
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May 23, 2023 • 1h 23min
S3 EP29: Football is a Cruel Game!
Peterborough United Chairman Darragh MacAnthony and Bradford City supporter Philip Ideson are back for a new season and give insight on the "Hard Truths" behind the football industry via this weekly podcast 🎙️⚽🏢
On this week's episode...
– Reaction to the Play-Off defeat!
– Plans for the summer!
– Why Darragh is proud of Posh
– Phil discusses Bradford's defeat!
– and much more!

Apr 11, 2023 • 58min
S3 EP28: The Chase is On!
Peterborough United Chairman Darragh MacAnthony and Bradford City supporter Philip Ideson are back for a new season and give insight on the "Hard Truths" behind the football industry via this weekly podcast 🎙️⚽🏢
On this week's episode...
– A double winning Easter weekend for Posh!
– Bradford edge closer to automatics!
– Why more money should go to team's who produce talent!
– An update on London Road!
– and much more!

Mar 28, 2023 • 1h 8min
S3 EP27: The Truth About The Ivan Toney Deal!
Peterborough United Chairman Darragh MacAnthony and Bradford City supporter Philip Ideson are back for a new season and give insight on the "Hard Truths" behind the football industry via this weekly podcast 🎙️⚽🏢
On this week's episode...
– Posh edge closer to the Play-Offs!
– How do agents deal with a disgruntled player?
– The real add ons in the Ivan Toney deal!
– Do managers actually send in CVs?
– and much more!

Mar 22, 2023 • 1h 8min
S3 EP26: DMAC's Right of Reply
Peterborough United Chairman Darragh MacAnthony and Bradford City supporter Philip Ideson are back for a new season and give insight on the "Hard Truths" behind the football industry via this weekly podcast 🎙️⚽🏢
On this week's episode...
– Two impressive away wins for Posh!
– Darragh responds to the Yellow Block podcast!
– Why Posh DO have assets if they need to sell!
– Darragh outlines his agenda for Posh!
– and much more!

Mar 8, 2023 • 53min
S3 EP25: Every Week There's Something Else!
Darragh MacAnthony and Philip Ideson discuss Posh's loss, Bradford's winning streak, Liverpool's 7-0 victory over Man Utd, and more in the football industry. Topics touch on consultancy for potential club buyers, challenges in club operations, hiring new managers, season ticket prices, financial challenges, league standings, and disparities in team performance.

Mar 1, 2023 • 59min
S3 EP24: What a Good Manager Can Do!
Peterborough United Chairman Darragh MacAnthony and Bradford City supporter Philip Ideson are back for a new season and give insight on the "Hard Truths" behind the football industry via this weekly podcast 🎙️⚽🏢
On this week's episode...
- Posh record big win against promotion chasing Plymouth!
- 4000 Bradford fans see a win at Doncaster!
- Thoughts on the government regulations!
- How the EFL should structure the next TV deal!
- and much more!

Feb 15, 2023 • 1h 2min
S3 EP23: Do Your Job!
Peterborough United Chairman Darragh MacAnthony and Bradford City supporter Philip Ideson are back for a new season and give insight on the "Hard Truths" behind the football industry via this weekly podcast 🎙️⚽🏢
On this week's episode...
- Posh suffer heavy home defeat to Bolton Wanderers!
- Why the experienced players need to stand up and be counted!
- Huge win for Bradford at Stevenage!
- Benefits of loaning out players to lower league!
- and much more!

Feb 8, 2023 • 45min
S3 EP22: Signs of Belief!
Peterborough United Chairman Darragh MacAnthony and Bradford City supporter Philip Ideson are back for a new season and give insight on the "Hard Truths" behind the football industry via this weekly podcast 🎙️⚽🏢
On this week's episode...
- Another win for Posh!
- Are Chelsea actually being smart with their transfers?
- What is going on with Manchester City?!
- The dangers of condemning accused players before they're found guilty!
- and much more!

Feb 1, 2023 • 57min
S3 EP21: Champagne Football
Peterborough United Chairman Darragh MacAnthony and Bradford City supporter Philip Ideson are back for a new season and give insight on the "Hard Truths" behind the football industry via this weekly podcast 🎙️⚽🏢
On this week's episode...
- Posh beat Pompey!
- Transfer Deadline Day!
- Why the EFL needs to reassess the loan structure!
- Why Chelsea will become a force again!
- Should Wrexham ditch the FA Cup run?
- and much more!

Jan 25, 2023 • 50min
S3 EP20: The Story of a Frozen Pitch!
Peterborough United Chairman Darragh MacAnthony and Bradford City supporter Philip Ideson are back for a new season and give insight on the "Hard Truths" behind the football industry via this weekly podcast 🎙️⚽🏢
On this week's episode...
- What happened with the late postponement on Saturday!
- Transfer Window update!
- Why Darragh could be premature on his Arsenal prediction!
- Are football clubs actually worth £7 billion?!
- Would Darragh ever pay a manager's fine?
- and much more!


